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POSITION: Assistant Director–Residence Life
FOCUS: Hall Supervision and Leadership
SALARY: $37,930. A fully furnished on campus apartment is provided including all utilities, laundry facilities, high
speed internet and cable are provided – must live on campus; Meal plan provided per semester when classes are in session (excludes
summer); and a reserved parking space (permit purchase required). Excellent benefits package. Application review begins immediately and will
continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities: duties will include but are not limited to:
- supervision, leadership, and development of a comprehensive living-learning environment and serves as the lead professional staff member
available in the residence halls for student contact. - provide leadership to an undergraduate staff of RA’s, Living Learning
Communities and participate in an on-call emergency duty rotation throughout the year (evenings and weekends), including academic
breaks. - work closely with Director of Residence Life, in supporting and supervising a personalized engaging experience for
residential students. This personalized engagement model consists of: RA training and development, Living Learning Communities, hall
programming and a personalized approach to student development and success for each student in housing. - assist in overseeing
residence hall occupancy, managing auxiliary services, supervising hall facilities and furnishings. - assist with staff recruitment
and selection, staff training and development, staff programming, and student leadership development. - assist with
coordinating conference and guest housing, maintain financial records and prepare reports. - participate in day to day operations of
the residential area and department. These include occupancy tracking, facilities management, hall opening and closing, room selection, and
ensure the observance of all applicable rules and regulations as outlined in the Peru State College code of conduct and Nebraska State
College System board policies. - serve as a judicial officer for the College in handling student conduct cases.
- manage the
efficient and accurate operational reports and communicate regularly with necessary offices and develop a collaborative relationship with
maintenance, custodial, campus security, student activities and other offices as needed.
This position is covered by the NSCPA
negotiated agreement and is exempt with regard to FLSA overtime provisions.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or
related work experience required. Master’s degree in student development or related field preferred. Prior experience in Residence
Life preferred. Previous experience working with residential housing software(s) preferred. Should be able to communicate effectively and
work with various constituencies including students, faculty, staff and parents. Strong time management and organizational skills strongly
preferred. Successful candidate will be committed to personal growth, possess mature judgement and be committed to student development.
Prior knowledge of student development theory and higher education ethical practices strongly preferred. Should possess demonstrated
awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply at www.peru.edu. Must submit the completed application plus letter of interest and resume.
This position is subject to veteran’s preference. Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a
background check.
GENERAL INFORMATION: PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is
nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging
educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State
College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call
1-800-742-4412.
PSC is an equal opportunity institution. PSC does not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education
opportunities, including but not limited to admission decisions. The College has designated an individual to coordinate the College’s
non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the
Civil Rights Act, Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act. Reports regarding discrimination or harassment may be directed to the following Compliance Coordinator. In addition, inquiries
regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator: Ms. Eulanda Cade, Peru State College,
Administration Building, Room 312, PO Box 10, 600 Hoyt Street, Peru, NE 68421-0010, (402) 872-2230 [email protected]